WJW Blog
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Cap Times Feature: Program Director Robert Christl
WJW Program Director Robert Christl was featured in the Capital Times’s article 12 People to Watch in 2023 in Madison. To read Robert’s feature, written
(Español) Crushin’ It Apparel: Tone Madison
Los trabajadores de Crushin’ It Apparel luchan por recuperar sus trabajos después de que el propietario de la empresa cerrara de forma abrupta el taller.
Holiday Giving Campaign
Support WJW with your donations this holiday season! In a just and moral world, all employers would operate in good faith and treat their workers
Crushin’ It Apparel Workers Win Union
Crushin’ It Apparel Workers Win Union Vote! Previous Next The employees of Crushin’ It Apparel in Madison made their voices heard by winning their election for representation
The Roles of Worker Centers
Worker Centers: Strategies and Features The role of worker centers in our society is a relatively new element of recourse for workers within the broader
Interview with Apolonio “Polo” Duran
Apolonio “Polo” Duran comes to the WJW board from the Regional Council of Carpenters/Carpinteros Latinos Unidos. Here, Polo speaks about his experiences as a worker,
Q3 Newsletter/boletín del tercero trimestre
Q3 Newsletter/Boletín del tercero trimestre WJW has had a busy summer and fall. With several worker organizing campaigns, the first LaborFest in two years, and
Check us out in the news!
Read more about WJW here…with our new page! There’s been a lot going on with Worker Justice Wisconsin lately. In order to make it easier
WJW at LaborFest
Crushin’ It Apparel workers and WJW staff appeared together for LaborFest’s Solidarity Roll Call. These workers have stayed strong in the face of threats and retaliation
LaborFest 2022!
2 years later: LaborFest is back! After a 2-year hiatus due to COVID-19, LaborFest is back. In order to accommodate for the ongoing pandemic, there
Crushin’ It Apparel: When an Employer Retaliates
“We have shifted to the importance of acting together rather than as individuals,” Rebecca Meier-Rao, Worker Justice Wisconsin Executive Director Previous Next The employees of
Meet Our Staff Series: Socorro Cortez
Previous Next Socorro Cortez, one of our Worker Center Organizers, actually came to Worker Justice Wisconsin seeking our assistance. It was only a matter of
Worker Membership Meeting/Reunión de Membresía
Come learn about how workers are organizing to improve their jobs in Madison! All are welcome: No need to be a member to attend. Join
The Issue of Misclassification: WJW Supports Carpenters
WJW Stands with Carpenters to End Misclassification! WJW stands with community allies, union members, construction workers, carpenters, faith leaders, and more to fight the issue
Boletín del segundo trimestre/Second Quarter Newsletter
El boletín del segundo trimestre está disponible. Lea aquí. Our Second Quarter Newsletter is now available! Check it out here in both English (below) and
DOL Finds Contracted Workers Deprived of $80,000 in Overtime Wages
This is a reprint from the U.S. Department of Labor. For original story on the DOL’s website, click here. SEATTLE – A U.S. Department of
Government Resources for Workers
Para Español click aquí. Do you know your rights? Check out these flyers for some information on your rights on the workplace and where to
Sally Priesand: First American Female Rabbi
Rabbi Sally Priesand: First American Female Rabbi Ordained 50 Years Ago This Month 50 years ago this month, the first American female rabbi was ordained.
Meet Our Staff Series: Robert
Meet Our Staff! Robert Christl, Worker Center Program Director Previous Next A bit about Robert… I was born and raised in a small city called
Wage Theft in the News–Brooklyn Wage Theft Front
Wage theft is far more prevalent than often acknowledged. In fact, in recent years, the cost of wage theft has consistently been more than the